Donna Bell Obituary

Though the years may come and go, each season throughout is a constant reminder of nature's constants and changes. This is so with the memory of my friend Earl's wife, Donna. She touched the lives of so many, in different ways, like the tulips in spring, she warmed our hearts and gave us joy to be around her. Her spirit at this time is returned to us like the tulips budding from the ground right now.
I smile today thinking of her.

Every once in a while a special person to so many people pass away, but the memories of that person never dies. Mrs. Bell is certainly such a special person.

Thanks Mrs. Bell for having the patience and perseverance to reach Kristin while going through her formative years in District 162. Because of you she became a better student. I'm certain your work here was rewarded!

I wished we had lived closer and could have visited more often because I just know we could have become very good friends and had some interesting conversations. We still think about Donna and I liked her spunk. We love you too Sonny and you were blessed to have her.
Buck & Michelle

Mrs. Bell was my 6th grade teacher in the late '60s so I never knew her as Donna. She was an exceptional teacher and was behind a special creative writing course I was privileged to participate in. She was very supportive of people's talents and even though it's been almost 40 years since I've seen her, she still guides me.

SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS AND EVEN IF I DIDN'T KNOW HER VERY WELL I LIKED HER AND HAVE ONE SPECIAL MEMORY OF HER THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. BUCK AND MICHELLE - CHESAPEAKE VA.

Dear Mr. Bell,

When my mom informed me about Mrs. Bell, all I could think is that it's been so long since I've seen her and you. How now I long to tell her where I am now, a professor, planning to begin my PhD in sociology in the fall, and I think about how the two of you had so much faith in me before I even understood the potential I had. Both of your dedication to me, as a young girl, has stayed with me all these years. Thank you for being amazing. Mrs. Bell, I thank you for being my teacher.
Love and gratitude,
Ola

Dear Tim and Dina,
One of the highlights of your wedding was meeting your parents. Donna touched our hearts and we already miss her. Our heartfelt sympathy goes to you and to Earl. May God be with the Bell family.
Much love,
Rosaura, Kevin, Thor, Alexander & Jordi

Dear Mr Bell,
I still do not believe that Mrs Bell is gone. May her soul rest in peace and may you find peace in the knowledge that she is a good place. She was a kind and gentle soul. she was a great teacher who really cared for her students especially my daughter Ola.
Stay Strong!
Regards,

Tim, nuestras mas sinceras condolencias de parte de Rigo, Tere y Caro..

Dear Earl and family,
My hertfelt sympathy to you. Donna was a lovely person and I always enjoyed time spent in her company. I believe she was a fine teacher, also.
Sincerely, Lois Lewis (Ret. 162)

Earl, We were so saddened to read of Donna's death. It's hard to say goodbye to a loved one. We know you'll treasure all the great memories you two made over the years. We appreciated the opportunity to read the condolence messages sent to you. It gave us greater insight into the charming person Donna was. We offer our condolences as well. Hope to see you at the next Lab gathering. Jan and Mimi Housinger Park Forest, IL

Dear Earl,
I felt I knew Donna from the stories of your adventures as you traveled from the Outer Banks to Minnesota! You both seemed the perfect match. I even missed my train stop one day listening to your escapades and good times. My deepest sympathy to you and your family on what I can see from the other remarks here is a great loss for many.
Sincerely,
Maureen Schmidt

Dear Earl,
I felt I knew Donna from the stories of your adventures as you traveled from the Outer Banks to Minnesota! You both seemed the perfect match. I even missed my train stop one day listening to your escapades and good times. My deepest sympathy to you and your family on what I can see from the other remarks here is a great loss for many.
Sincerely,
Maureen Schmidt

Dear Earl, I have just finished reading all of the lovely tributes to Donna. I knew Donna first and foremost as your upbeat, cheerful, cheerleader wife! But I know she was so much more! It is clear that she was very, very special to so many people, not the least of which the students she influenced during her long teaching career. Russ and I send our deepest sympathy. I look forward to sharing my condolences in person on Saturday. You are in my prayers. Mary Lee

Dear Tim and Family,

We are so sorry to hear the sad news. Sending you our love and prayers.

Sincerely,

Esther Nieves and Ricardo (Ricky) Garibay

Sonny,
I am so sorry to hear about Donna's death. Seems like only a few months ago she and I had a long conversation on the telephone to catch up on things.
She was such an upbeat person and it was a privilege to know both of you at MHC and WFU and to keep in touch during the past years.
Jerry and I will be thinking about you during this time.

Mrs.Bell was my social studies teacher in 2001 at Huth Middle School. My condolences go out to the family sorry for your loss.

To all of the Bell Family, my loving thoughts at this sad time. I had the privilege of knowing her in #162, too!

Mrs. Bell was my middle school teacher in 2001. Thank you for everything. My prayers go out to the family during this time.

Dearest Earl and. Tim..... We are dumbfounded by the news of Donna's passing. Saddened by the seperation of the "unit". Words can't express my sorrow, nor put understanding to yours. 39 years I had the pleasure of knowing this wonderful, funny woman. What an honor! Our heartfelt love and prayers through this surreal time of grief.

Sonny,

It was very saddened to read that Donna has died. What a sweet, sweet "girl." That's how I will always remember her. You redheads were a special couple that I considered dear friends even though years and distance separated us after college. You will be in my prayers.

Dear Sonny and Tim,
What a wonderful person she was and how she will be missed. Tommy and I send our deepest sympathy to each (and all, for there are many) who grieve. We plan to be in NC for the burial. Until then, know there are frequent prayers.
Love, Tommy and Cora

Earl

Our condolensces. We'll always remember the fun times we've spent together and the laughs we've shared. Donna will be missed by all of us. She was one of the very first people I met when I arrived at Huth. It was a 6th grade parent orientation before I actually worked at Huth. We laughed together then and we will always cherish her laugh. Her Clucky story was the best. With love.

Donna was one of the high points of my working at Huth. Her laughter was infectious. She was such a wonderful combination: prim, proper and imp. The Christmas salad supper and Huth retirement group will not be the same without her.

Dear Earl,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heartfelt condolences are with you.
Ellen Everson

Dear Earl and Tim,
I came to know Donna years ago when we began to attend aerobics in the pool at the health club. Through chats in the hot tub,long luches and locker room visits, I came to know you two and of course Dina and Alan. She loved you all so much. There will be a void in that pool for months to come.
Dear Donna is no longer suffering and that must be the focus of your grief.There are so many good memories!

Fondly.
Mary Jane Riopelle

Dear Sonny,
Roy and I were deeply saddened to hear of Donna's passing. I regret not having the opportunity to get to know her more closely, but the distance between our families did not make that possible. It was always special to spend time together at Bell family reunions and realize what a great group of individuals exist within the Bell family. May you know that our prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. Love, Roy and Ann

Hola Sr. Bell--Le envio mis más sinceras condolencias. Lo siento muchísimo.

Dear Earl,
I have really enjoyed getting to know Donna while we spent time at water aerobics. Our favorite place to chat was the whirl pool. There I heard all about her wonderful family. She loved all of you so much. Being a grandmother meant a lot to her.
Everyone at the pool could say only wonderful things about her. She was a dear, considerate woman who was an endearment to everyone. She will be greatly missed.
Fondly,

Uncle Sonny,
We all are so saddened by Aunt Donna's passing. We are so glad that our last visit was such a good one and I can still hear her laughing. We loved her very much and will miss her very much. We love you also and our prayers are for you to find comfort in the coming weeks and months ahead.
Love,
Lynne, Dave, Stewart, Amanda, Adam and Carter(Graham, NC)

Dear Earl,
It is with great sorrow that I read of Donna's passing. She was someone I admired a lot and who will be missed greatly by many. I am so sorry that I will be out of the country during her memorial but know that we pray with you and will be thinking of you. I hope to be able to give you a great bear hug when I get back.
Always,
Liese Ricketts and Thomas Grant

Sonny, Knowing there are no words to fill the hole in your heart, I wish you peace and love. Donna was a dear, sweet lady and she will be greatly missed. The beach bunnies will never be the same.
Love, Janice and Dave McPherson

Dear Earl,
We do know your dear Donna was married to one nice guy. We are so sorry you will be without her. Our sympathies go to you and your family.
Gloria and Al Needlman,
along with the Needlman kids you
so expertly taught over the
years.

Earl,
Donna was a great friend and colleague to me. She was fun to work with and even more fun to just hang out with and discuss everything from sports to politics. She was passionate about her ideas and opinions which is how it should be. I'll miss her. Dan McCoy

Earl,
My condolences to you. I hope that your gratitude for all the good years you both had will soon eclipse your grief. Many blessings.
Sincerely,
Larry Nesper

I am so sad to have these news. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for you. Lots of love Earl
Michel Lacocque

Sonny Linda and I are very sorry to hear of Donna's death. Our prayers are with you and the family

Sonny, we just read about Donna's death and are so very sorry. We knew she was having surgery earlier. It was very obvious that you two had a wonderful marriage the few times we have recently seen you at the reunions. You and your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Peace, Becky DeCoste

Earl, I am hurting along with you as you mourn the loss of Donna, an influential teacher in Kristin's life! Pam and I wish you well!

~Kelvin

Earl, I am so sorry to hear of Donna's death. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Nelson